Registration begins for two 2019 Louisiana Entertainment summits

Published 9:00 am Sunday, December 23, 2018

This week email invitations went out for a luncheon presented by Education Value Entertainment Inc. to “Focus On Film” in the Teche Area at an informational luncheon from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 17 at The Sliman Theater, 129 E. Main St., New Iberia. Special guest speaker will be Chris Stelly, executive director of Louisiana Entertainment Office of Louisiana Economic Development. This event is in partnership with Iberia Parish Government, City of New Iberia, Iberia Parish Convention & Visitors Bureau, Iberia Industrial Development Foundation and the Greater Iberia Chamber of Commerce.

The luncheon is sponsored by IDF and IPCVB and is free for attendees who register before Jan. 10. To reserve a seat at the tables, email Info@IberiaTravel.com or call (888) 942-3742. Seating is limited. Reservations made after Jan. 10 will not include lunch.

Anyone interested in exploring regional interests in the development of viable new and on-going contributions to the Louisiana film and entertainment industries is invited. Whether a business owner, hospitality partner, educator, amateur or professional film maker, the event is not limited to the entertainment industry but all who are interested in a new economic forefront for the Teche Area region.

For more information, call Vicky Branton at 322-1664 or visit LouisianaEntertainment.gov.

2nd Annual Summit Registration

Louisiana Entertainment, A Division of Louisiana Economic Development will present its 2nd annual Louisiana Entertainment Summit March 27 providing opportunities to network and engage with entertainment industry professionals, local businesses, content creators, regional and local allies from across the state.  

Building on the previous years’ success, participants will learn how the entertainment industry impacts the state of Louisiana and how these enhanced programs have produced opportunities for independent filmmakers, video game developers and much more. This year, the Summit will provide a glimpse into the future for the entertainment industry in Louisiana. 

Following last year’s event, where Governor John Bel Edwards was a speaker, several trips have been made to the West Coast to discuss the industry with professionals. Edwards and Stelly as well as others in state and local governments have been actively looking into growing the industry from within the state, not just bringing in outsiders. 

Part of the Louisiana tax incentives package now in place at the LouisianaEntertainment.gov website is a notice for potential filmmakers coming into the state. They are asked to partner with education providers to help build the state’s crew and talent pool as a way to enhance the stainability of the industry. Anyone interested in seeing the industry grow from the inside should attend both of these events. 

Tickets for Summit

Pre-Summit events will include a Speaker and Sponsor dinner with the Secretary Don Pierson and Executive Director Chris Stelly, a welcome reception for registrants will be from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at L’Auberge. Early Bird pricing until March 22 is $50, regular pricing for pre-registration is $75 and tickets at the door will be $100. The TJC Group is processing payments for registration. 

Individuals may also call 1-866-261-7777 for reservations by March 19. Attendees should identify themselves as members of the Group, RRLAES9 in order to receive the Group Rate at the hotel for over night guests. All reservations must be guaranteed by credit card. Request links to info at TecheLife.editor@daily-iberian.com.